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STARTING THE ENGINE
Ensure availability of adequate fuel in the fuel tank.
Insert the control key into the ignition cum steering
lock and turn it to the ‘ON’ position. Turn the engine
kill switch to the ‘ ‘ position. Apply any one of the
brake and press the electric starter switch to start
electrically or kick start.
Setting the vehicle in motion
1. Twist the throttle grip slowly towards you and
simultaneously release the brake lever gently and
smoothly. The vehicle will start moving forward.
2. As the vehicle picks up speed, increase the
throttle slowly.
Do not raise the throttle rapidly so the vehicle will move
forward suddenly and lead to loss of control.
Reduce speed to a safe limit before turning / cornering.
Do not apply brake while turning / cornering.
Warning
Warning
Do not keep the engine in idling rpm for long and do
not open excessive throttle when the vehicle is on side
stand or off stand with brakes applied condition. It leads
to overheating of engine and damage to the internal
components.
Caution
Stopping and parking
1. Close the throttle completely and apply both the
brakes simultaneously.
2. Turn engine kill switch to ‘OFF’ position.
3. Turn the ignition ‘OFF’.
4. Park the vehicle on a firm, flat surface.
5. Lock the steering and take out the control key.
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
Use only BS VI petrol with minimum RON 91.
BS VI petrol containing upto 10% of ethanol by
volume can be used.
Higher ethanol content in petrol can
•
degrade plastic and rubber components of
fuel system and vehicle parts
•
cause corrosion damage to metal parts like
fuel tank, etc
•
result in startability & drivability issues
•
decrease fuel economy
